2017 resolution - shopping my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?

[nicole0612]

My legs are crossed, I just realized my feet are on the "wrong" leg

 

[nicole0612]

I'm answering @nicole0612 too here as I just can't get a hold of the original quote (I would have thought I'd get an alert(?) it's a shame that the quotes are not numbered too.

One of the most stunning examples of a K was a woman carrying a Gold K at a horse show, it's a neutral but it's a effortless and sophisticated 'pop'. I guess it is more a day colour though, like Etoupe (another classic, non-seasonal H colour). To my mind there are Gold people and Etoupe people. People often have a black version and an Etoupe/Gold version of something. I totally admire Etoupe on others but can't stand it on me, I'm sure there people who feel the same about Gold. In H I usually buy basics something in black (ghw) and then Gold (phw) for me this is night and day, Winter and Summer, indoors and outdoors and formal and casual. I'd love you to love your Gold K again.

@missie1 Love H Gold too and would love a K 35 too sometime (mine's a 32). Grace Kelly made the 35 the bag to have in the 1950s, I always think of it as the classic.

@papertiger, no worries about quoting me or tagging me because for the past number of months I don't receive a notification either way. I like your theory about etoupe and gold, I think I am a etoupe person mentally but definitely a gold person physically (I think it's a better color for my own coloring).

 

[QuelleFromage]

Barenia is still a mystery to me. Breathing on it, even figuratively, causes a stain but a wet cloth causes no stain! Do you think that when your fingers touch it the oils from your fingers cause the little stains? Good for you in starting to enjoy the bag gaining the "look" unique to you, as you go through life together
Swift is amazing. I had serious concerns about it before I had a bag in swift, but I think it is not scratch prone at all. The leather is so soft and yummy. It does seem to be somewhat easily imprinted by hardware on the leather, but that doesn't bother me. I have heard that it gets slouchy in medium to larger sizes but that does not seem to be the case with your toolbox at all!
Thanks for the encouragement to give the K35 another try. You know how we have the thread along the lines of "edgy fashion worn with Hermes"? We need a thread "edgy fashion worn with Hermes in gold"! How do you do it? Hermes in gold goes so well with conservative or preppy looks, but neither of us have that style. Do you wear with T-shirt and jeans?

The thing with Barenia is that even if you think your hands are dry, they can definitely cause a very minor smudge on the bag. I am assuming that once I or H spa go over the whole bag with any kind of baume those types of smudges will even out. When Barenia really stains I think it is from oily spills.
The "edgy fashion" thread is mine and yep, I was super worried that in my lots-of-black lots-of-edge wardrobe Gold might not be the best choice (especially having both B and K in gold), but I've seen people all in black with a gold bag look amazing. Personally I love Gold because it is the BEST with jeans. So, yes - one of my uniforms is T-shirt/jeans/scarf/boots and another is silk blouse/jeans/heels or boots - and Gold works PERFECTLY with both outfits. If I wear all black, personally I will carry a darker bag, preferably black, but that's not a rule at all. @arabesques shows gold with black on her blog a few times, I think (Aesthetic Alterations) and naturally it looks fabulous.
I also agree that with a 14-month-old you are going to be gravitating to different bags and IF (if) the K isn't your favorite right now that may not always be the case.

I'm answering @nicole0612 too here as I just can't get a hold of the original quote (I would have thought I'd get an alert(?) it's a shame that the quotes are not numbered too.

One of the most stunning examples of a K was a woman carrying a Gold K at a horse show, it's a neutral but it's a effortless and sophisticated 'pop'. I guess it is more a day colour though, like Etoupe (another classic, non-seasonal H colour). To my mind there are Gold people and Etoupe people. People often have a black version and an Etoupe/Gold version of something. I totally admire Etoupe on others but can't stand it on me, I'm sure there people who feel the same about Gold. In H I usually buy basics something in black (ghw) and then Gold (phw) for me this is night and day, Winter and Summer, indoors and outdoors and formal and casual. I'd love you to love your Gold K again.

I totally agree! I love Etoupe on others or by itself and do NOT like it on me at all. Gold for day, black for night, and you're covered I wear Gold year-round, for instance if I am wearing a camel coat it's fantastic.

 

[missie1]

I always love seeing your oxblood Valentino. Isn't that more red than purple? And you know I covet your fuchsia flap. I have to keep telling myself I don't need that and my pink Miss Dior.

I had just said I don't care for purples and then you show the gorgeous Chanel flap and Bal. They are so pretty!

I can wear almost every color on the planet except lilac / lavender. It does nothing for me and tends to turn what I call gravestone grey on me.

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I wonder if I should have put my new-to-me Gucci in this week's photo or if it belongs in the reds as I was thinking it did. Hmmm!

Yes, the 35 is definitely too big for now while carrying the baby tote as well. I'm starting to look forward to thinking up some casual outfits. I usually wear skirts and dresses but not necessarily dressy. It might be cute with a mini skirt and boots. Maybe that comes to mind because that's what I'm wearing at the moment
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I also prefer the look of flaps and satchels, but I am a "what if" person so I always need a tote for practicality. Your Alix tote is very cute, I like that it has some edginess to it and is a bit unexpected.

Nicole,

I like the skirt with knee boots that you have on now. I can see where your going with this Kelly look.... More of feminine causal look. I I totally would rock with fab blouse-I'm addicted to them btw or blazer with jeans and a great shoe.

The Alix is actually a great tote as it has bit of edge to it. I like how it still allows me to be stylish and practical for work

 

[papertiger]

Yes, the 35 is definitely too big for now while carrying the baby tote as well. I'm starting to look forward to thinking up some casual outfits. I usually wear skirts and dresses but not necessarily dressy. It might be cute with a mini skirt and boots. Maybe that comes to mind because that's what I'm wearing at the moment
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I also prefer the look of flaps and satchels, but I am a "what if" person so I always need a tote for practicality. Your Alix tote is very cute, I like that it has some edginess to it and is a bit unexpected.

I'm just supposing you've looked at the H Garden Party and Double Sens already?

I've always liked simple totes but no one would have ever predicted I would love my GP the way I do. The flat bottom keeps everything organised with/without an organiser. I know some people can put the handles over their shoulders too, I do for a second if I need to be hands free temporarily but I have no idea how they keep it on their shoulder (without holding it there which rather defeats the purpose). I guess it could be heavy for your purposes in the all-leather but there are some lovely canvas/leather versions around too.

 

[papertiger]

@Sparkletastic I'm also sorry about that anti-social buyer. You have my total sympathy.

My last 2 experiences as a seller seem to have put me off (unconsciously) I find it really difficult to get my 'stuff' together and list more items. Firstly, Ebay refused to help the police by ending a listing of stolen property then someone bought an amazing silver fox hat for next to nothing but couldn't be asked to read the description and wanted a return/refund after 5 weeks (including over Christmas) because it didn't fit her huge head (and then went on to explain "when I wore the hat..blah blah") classic de-shop. Ebay (automated) sided with her (happily she couldn't be bothered to send the hat back so paypal sided with me (phone)). Who needs it?

 

[vink]

Ooh, hearing the toolbox carries more has me even more interested.

I saw a small one on the window display at the local H, and was very tempted to consider this as the next bag.



vink, you make me want a Dior bag even though Dior and I don't get along. You have so many pretty colors!

Thanks! [emoji4] I just love colored bags. I'm not big on black, until last year. (Wondering if the state of mourning has something to do with it. [emoji848])
Maybe you can check dior boutique out sometime? But don't tempt yourself into getting it coz I'm sure it's not for everyone. (Yeah.... there're pro and huge con on some design.)

 

[Mimmy]

My modest collection of pinks and a purple.

From back to front.

Alex and Ani clutch in amethyst. Really lovely embossed leather. They only made bags for a year or two; obviously not very popular. [emoji6] I just love occasionally carrying a clutch tucked under my arm though!

Burberry pochette in pink, Nova check.

Longchamp Le Pliage in fuchsia.

My belated, March tally.

0 in and 0 out.

 

[vink]

Hi everyone, sorry for not posting lately. I am so busy preparing our move to Singapore. Cleaning, taking pictures of our furniture to sell, interviewing movers, withdrawing LO from daycare, doctors' appointments... what a headache!

But now I need to ask some questions for those of you who live in humid places. Vink, msd, any pocket friends from Singapore, how do you protect your bags from mold?? I was told that due to the conditions, bags getting moldy is inevitable. Is it enough to put packets of dessicants like silica in the bags or do I need to invest in a dehumidifier or dry cabinet?

If you're packing them into a storage, silica gel is a must. But don't put in too much and spread them out. Overloading on that will make the leather too dry. A pack or two, for bigger bag, is enough. But if you keep it in your closet at home, just make sure to keep it clean (free of sticky things that may happen or crumbs or whatever encounter you of the day. I usually give my bags a good shake.) and air dry for a day or two before putting it back in the closet will be enough. The only bag that ever get mold in my closet is the City GSH. but I suspect that because I used it on a rainy day and didn't air dry it properly before putting it back in the storage. I wiped it clean and aired dry it, also washed the dust bag. It's been years and the mold never comes back.

 

[vink]

Barenia is still a mystery to me. Breathing on it, even figuratively, causes a stain but a wet cloth causes no stain! Do you think that when your fingers touch it the oils from your fingers cause the little stains? Good for you in starting to enjoy the bag gaining the "look" unique to you, as you go through life together
Swift is amazing. I had serious concerns about it before I had a bag in swift, but I think it is not scratch prone at all. The leather is so soft and yummy. It does seem to be somewhat easily imprinted by hardware on the leather, but that doesn't bother me. I have heard that it gets slouchy in medium to larger sizes but that does not seem to be the case with your toolbox at all!
Thanks for the encouragement to give the K35 another try. You know how we have the thread along the lines of "edgy fashion worn with Hermes"? We need a thread "edgy fashion worn with Hermes in gold"! How do you do it? Hermes in gold goes so well with conservative or preppy looks, but neither of us have that style. Do you wear with T-shirt and jeans?

Think of it as another shade of brown. I think it'll go well with white t-shirt and blue jeans. [emoji6]. The color can be very versatile.

 

[msd_bags]

You can try the bag out to test the weight, but the chain-leather strap does become a bit more unwieldy in my opinion, it being thicker and heavier than the ones on the regular lily.
I was thinking about the Chloe Elsie in Medium (flap style-no quilting with a very pretty turnlock), but the strap is pure chain with no woven leather, and I think it's over $1000.

Thanks for the Chloe suggestion. We don't have a Mulberry store here so I can't try the bag. I will be going to Macau (and likely crossing to HongKong) in June, I will research if there are stores there.

Warning: venting ahead!

I am incredibly irritated. Recall I sold a bag and the buyer used an e-check instead of a credit card? Well, I don't know why but every e-check transaction I've had has been a pain. So I suspected I'd have issues with the buyer. I hoped I was wrong but I wasn't.

The e-check took the full 5 days to clear. On day 3 of that time she sent me a nasty note asking when I was going to ship the bag. I gritted my teeth and sent her a pleasant note back saying that because she used an e-check, the funds had not cleared. But I assured her that I would ship the bag within 24 hours when funds were received.

Once the check cleared, I packaged up the bag to ship and found she has an invalid address. I messaged her about this and asked her to change her address. She told me to change it. I explained I can't make any changes to her address because I can't know her correct one (duh!) and even if I did I would lose seller protection. She then asked me how to change it. Despite not being her mother, her keeper or an eBay employee, I sent her directions. Third round of messages: she says that she still can't figure it out and sends a completely different address telling (not asking) me to change it.

I REPEAT for the umpteenth time that I can't change her address. This goes back and forth a few more rounds over a couple of days with me ultimately suggesting she call eBay for help. She doesn't want to do that. So, finally, I advise her that that if she didn't have a viable address in eBay by 10am today, I was canceling the sale. At this point I didn't know if she is dense, rude, a scammer or all three. Either way I didn't want to deal with her. This was just too much messiness and hassle.

10am no address is updated. I cancel the sale, refund her money (automatically through eBay) and send her a pleasant note advising her of my actions. That leads to her sending a flurry of angry, profanity laden messages accusing me of bad customer service and of swindling her. I don't bother responding to any of them. I simply report her messages to eBay and block her from bidding on any of my items ever again.

This is absolutely ridiculous. Buyers have a responsibility to know eBay procedures and policy before they buy. I'm not a store. I'm not your mommie. I don't want to hand hold you. I don't want to walk you through steps on eBay. I don't want a simple transaction to take 8 days. And I certainly don't want to be cursed at.

This is also why I get my dander up when I see people posting in various places on TPF about proudly being being bad buyers and expecting the world from sellers. Everybody needs to be a grown up - polite, considerate and fully capable of using the tool that is eBay. I will never understand the sense of unbridled entitlement that some people have.

Grrrr!!!!

Sorry to hear about your bad ebay experience Spark.

Msd.....Rebecca Minkoff and Michael Kors have straps in both gold tone and silver.

I know about the RM straps but didn't know about MK, thanks for the info! I'm trying to find a good deal as I am such a cheapskate.

Hi everyone, sorry for not posting lately. I am so busy preparing our move to Singapore. Cleaning, taking pictures of our furniture to sell, interviewing movers, withdrawing LO from daycare, doctors' appointments... what a headache!

But now I need to ask some questions for those of you who live in humid places. Vink, msd, any pocket friends from Singapore, how do you protect your bags from mold?? I was told that due to the conditions, bags getting moldy is inevitable. Is it enough to put packets of dessicants like silica in the bags or do I need to invest in a dehumidifier or dry cabinet?

I don't think molds are automatic. Maybe depending on the placement of the cabinets, aircon, exposure to sun in the room, etc. Prior to my being conscious of all these leather issues via tpf, I've only had mold issue with a Bally leather wallet. A friend of mine recently got molds on an RM MAM lambskin that I gave her. This is because the bag got some rain water on it and she just stored it in her closet without making sure the leather had totally dried.

I am lucky to have been given 1 big plastic full of silica gel - not the packaged ones, but the raw little round things! These are colored blue and turn to pink when already saturated with moisture. Maybe until the end of the year, my bag closet is safe with my supply of silica gel. There are available containers of commercial dehumidifiers where the absorbing material drip liquid at the bottom. Time to replace when the absorbing material has all turned to liquid. I just recently tried one and placed it in my wardrobe cabinet where I keep a few bags as well. The packaging says 2-3 months, but I think mine is all liquid now after only about a month.

Here is a photo (clickable thumbnail) of the commercially available one here as well as the pink (time to replace) silica gels that I put on a smaller container and just punched holes into.

I hope you will have a good stay in Singapore. It is a very beautiful place...but hot and humid just like where I am.

 

[vink]

Vink,

Oh no...Yellowing of patent is my worst fear. Maybe it's the lighting in room. Also check to see if it all over or in certain spots. I wonder if there is way to fix this

Unfortunately, there's no way to fix it. The yellowing happen to the chemical that coated the leather. And from what I read, there's no way to fix it. It just stick there and change. But that's ok. I like it just the same. I think it's just another look. I mis-store it, but it's fine. It's meant to be used and loved anyway. Maybe I should use it more before it gets any uglier. [emoji848]

 

[msd_bags]

Oops, I meant to edit previous post.

 

[Hobbsy]

Thanks for the Chloe suggestion. We don't have a Mulberry store here so I can't try the bag. I will be going to Macau (and likely crossing to HongKong) in June, I will research if there are stores there.


Sorry to hear about your bad ebay experience Spark.


I know about the RM straps but didn't know about MK, thanks for the info! I'm trying to find a good deal as I am such a cheapskate. [emoji3]


I don't think molds are automatic. Maybe depending on the placement of the cabinets, aircon, exposure to sun in the room, etc. Prior to my being conscious of all these leather issues via tpf, I've only had mold issue with a Bally leather wallet. A friend of mine recently got molds on an RM MAM lambskin that I gave her. This is because the bag got some rain water on it and she just stored it in her closet without making sure the leather had totally dried.

I am lucky to have been given 1 big plastic full of silica gel - not the packaged ones, but the raw little round things! These are colored blue and turn to pink when already saturated with moisture. Maybe until the end of the year, my bag closet is safe with my supply of silica gel. There are available containers of commercial dehumidifiers where the absorbing material drip liquid at the bottom. Time to replace when the absorbing material has all turned to liquid. I just recently tried one and placed it in my wardrobe cabinet where I keep a few bags as well. The packaging says 2-3 months, but I think mine is all liquid now after only about a month.

Here is a photo (clickable thumbnail) of the commercially available one here as well as the pink (time to replace) silica gels that I put on a smaller container and just punched holes into. I hope you will have a good stay in Singapore. It is a very beautiful place...but hot and humid just like where I am.

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I didn't want to spend a lot on a strap either, so I have one coming from Michael Kors for a Burberry tote.

 

[vink]

@Sparkletastic I'm also sorry about that anti-social buyer. You have my total sympathy.

My last 2 experiences as a seller seem to have put me off (unconsciously) I find it really difficult to get my 'stuff' together and list more items. Firstly, Ebay refused to help the police by ending a listing of stolen property then someone bought an amazing silver fox hat for next to nothing but couldn't be asked to read the description and wanted a return/refund after 5 weeks (including over Christmas) because it didn't fit her huge head (and then went on to explain "when I wore the hat..blah blah") classic de-shop. Ebay (automated) sided with her (happily she couldn't be bothered to send the hat back so paypal sided with me (phone)). Who needs it?

Wow! That's just crazy! I'm glad you get to keep the money and I think that crazy meant to cheat on you. Bad bad people!